Health Canada urged mask distributors to recall masks containing graphene (graphene) or biographene (biographene) masks, fearing that masks containing this substance will bring risks to users. The Department of Health said that because the two substances contained in the mask safety quality is in doubt, unknown long-term wear will be hazardous to health, will be the relevant substances for research and analysis to determine the harmless before re-approved for use, it is recommended that the public do not use.
Some of the masks sold in their home countries, goods labeled as containing graphene or bio-graphene ingredients; the Ministry of Health said that graphene consists of carbon atoms, is said to be nano-materials, and consists of tiny particles, it is understood that this substance has “antiviral and antibacterial properties”.
Daycare schools and medical institutions are using
However, the Ministry of Health knows very little about the two chemicals and is not sure if they pose a health risk. According to the preliminary scientific assessment report conducted by the Federal Ministry of Health, some of the masks containing these chemicals were found to be used in day care centers or schools, and also distributed to medical institutions, where both adults and children have the opportunity to use them.
As the Ministry of Health has not yet determined whether these chemical materials will bring health problems, the public has been advised to buy the above-mentioned mask products do not use, or return the product to the distributor, waiting for further guidance from the authorities. The Ministry of Health fears that the relevant chemicals have the opportunity to make users shortness of breath or difficulty, if the public wear a mask containing the above substances, there is any breathing discomfort, should contact the Ministry of Health to report the reaction after wearing the mask.
At present, the Ministry of Health has contacted the manufacturers of products containing this substance masks, requesting data on the relevant chemical substances to investigate the risks involved, and instructed the relevant product distributors and manufacturers to stop manufacturing, and must be recalled from the market has been distributed products.
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